Lead healthcare legal services at London Health Sciences Centre, applying Ontario health law and independent judgment in a hybrid-capable role. Advise leaders on complex claims, contracts, and patient-related risks. The Manager, Legal Services & General Counsel provides strategic leadership for medical legal and contract consultants. This full-time position directs legal service delivery across LHSC, supporting litigation strategy, regulatory matters, privacy, compliance, and organizational interests. Reporting to the Director, Quality, Risk and Corporate Privacy Officer, the Manager translates program decisions into execution while guiding teams, partners, and external counsel. Key Responsibilities:
Direct and evaluate contractual and legal services across LHSC Provide counsel on claims, litigation risks, and regulatory matters Lead legal reviews, liability analysis, and compliance assessments Manage staffing, scheduling, resources, budgets, and improvement initiatives Build partnerships with executives, insurers, counsel, and stakeholders Requirements:
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent qualification Current Ontario lawyer licence and Law Society good standing Advanced legal analysis and professional judgment Knowledge of Ontario health law, privacy, contracts, and litigation Three to five years’ related experience preferred Apply legal leadership, contract expertise, and healthcare risk judgment to protect LHSC’s organizational and patient interests.
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Healthcare Legal Services Manager employer: HealthCareCAN
The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on child health research and policy. With a strong focus on professional development, the Centre provides opportunities for growth through mentorship and strategic initiatives, all while fostering partnerships with leading institutions like The Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. Located in a vibrant academic setting, employees benefit from a culture that values innovation, inclusivity, and the well-being of every child and family.
